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) and some others. Live the band consisted of Alexis Fleisig, Geoff Sanoff (

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Simon Lenski Simon Lenski is a cello player from Antwerp, Belgium. His main activity lies within the band DAAU which he co-founded in 1992. As a cello player, he is a highly sought guest musician for other artists and music groups, often together with his brot ...

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) playing cello, and Chris Smets ( Star Club West) on lead guitar. In 2008, during the US tour John Schmersal ( Enon) also participated as well as Geoff Sanoff, Jessica Billey, Michael Hampton and Julia Kent. In spring 2009, the band tours through Europe with guitarist CChhris 'The sound' Smet.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Failure American Style'', (2008, Cycle/Konkurrent) * ''Heaven's Alright'', (2010, Cycle/Konkurrent) * ''Distant Karma'', (2018, Silver Rocket)

Split Releases

* ''Start Burning 2'' - Split 7 inch with Aran Epochal (2008, Silver Rocket)

References

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